Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the Christmas spirit in Vallentuna with our comprehensive guide. Here you'll find everything you need to know about Christmas activities and events, whether you're a local resident or a visitor to our charming municipality.
Vallentuna's central square transforms into a traditional Christmas market with local craftsmen and food stalls. From the historic area around Vallentuna Church to the modern shopping streets, there are plenty of festive activities. Visitors can also explore nearby Christmas markets at Täby Centrum, just 15 minutes away, and the atmospheric events in Österåker municipality.
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One million LED lights in modern style.
Stockholmsjul is an annual Christmas lighting event that decorates over 40 streets and squares in central Stockholm with one million LED lights. Traditional Christmas icons like reindeer, angels, and pine trees are given a modern, illuminated makeover.
Where: Stockholm | More Info: Stockholm Christmas Lights
Dance around the Christmas tree on Bollnästorget's dance floor.
Skansen's Christmas market is a historical market dating back to 1903, where you can buy everything from handicrafts and design to sweets, homemade candles, and secret Christmas gifts. The market offers many stalls filled with delicacies for the Christmas table, marzipan, Christmas bread, locally produced crafts of textiles, wood, ceramics, and wool. There are also plenty of delightful taste experiences like pancakes, mulled wine, and roasted almonds.
Where: Stockholm | More Info: Christmas at Skansen
"Musical theater version with British ensemble"
"A Christmas Carol at Folkoperan is a classic musical theater version of Charles Dickens' story about Ebenezer Scrooge. The action takes place in a snowy London in 1843 and features a range of well-known Christmas songs performed by a British ensemble."
Where: Stockholm | More Info: A Christmas Carol at Folkoperan
Atmospheric carols and classic Christmas songs with Prokofiev’s ballet Cinderella.
The Berwaldhallen Christmas Concert features a unique blend of atmospheric carols, classic Christmas songs, and the cinematic music from Sergei Prokofiev’s ballet Cinderella.
Where: Stockholm | More Info: Berwaldhallen Christmas Concert
String quartet performance of Hans Zimmer's film scores under candlelight.
Candlelight concerts bring the audience together with some of the greatest musical works of all time in an intimate setting. The program includes Hans Zimmer's most famous film scores, such as "This Land from The Lion King" and "Wonder Woman Suite," performed by a string quartet.
Where: Stockholm | More Info: Christmas Night Revue
Iconic department store windows display captivating seasonal artwork and themes every year.
Renowned for its elaborate holiday window displays, Nordiska Kompaniet showcases artistic themes that captivate visitors. Each year, the iconic department store transforms into a vibrant attraction, featuring intricate designs and seasonal decorations. Families flock to admire the creativity presented in the windows, making it a cherished tradition during the festive season.
Where: Stockholm | More Info: Nordiska Kompaniet's Christmas Display
Charity run with Santa costumes
Stockholm Santa Run is a charity run where participants dress up as Santas and run, walk, or jog a 3-6 km route through Stockholm's city center. The event aims to raise funds for charity.
Where: Stockholm | More Info: Santa Run
The comeback theme offers space for many different interpretations.
ArkDes Gingerbread House is back with a new theme: comeback. Here, both professionals and amateurs can showcase their creative and fragrant gingerbread houses.
Where: Stockholm | More Info: ArkDes Gingerbread House Exhibition
Natural ice and hot chocolate after ice skating.
Glide across the ice under moonlight and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate. Meet the guide in Old Town and go through a safety and skating techniques briefing before heading out on the natural ice.
Where: Stockholm | More Info: Stockholm: Ice Skating in the Moonlight with Hot Chocolate
Private motorboat sailing with lunch in Stockholm's archipelago.
Explore Stockholm's beautiful archipelago with a private motorboat and enjoy lunch in a sheltered bay. Learn to sail and discover Swedish wildlife.
Where: Stockholm | More Info: Stockholm: Family Friendly Private Ice Skating Tour & Lunch